Police Officer Ronald Becker died from illnesses he contracted after inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Officer Becker was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years and was assigned to the 42nd Precinct in the Bronx.
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Police Officer Becker gave the New York City Police Department 20 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Becker.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Survived by
He is survived by his wife, two daughter, son, mother, and two siblings.